Precision Machining - Optical Fabrication

Study optical fabrication, then get to work in Rochester, the world leader in optics.

Monroe Community College has one of the best-equipped college machining programs in New York State. In our precision machining certificate program, you’ll learn the most current optical fabrication techniques. Journeyman machinists with years of professional experience will be your teachers.

Look forward to part-time work opportunities— about 90 percent of our students hold jobs. You also may earn course credit based on prior learning. See if you qualify.

In just one year, you’ll graduate with a certificate and a bundle of skills that prepare you for immediate employment.

Description
This certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the precision machining industry with special emphasis on optical fabrication. Optical fabrication is the manufacturing of optical components used in lasers, fiber optics, and digital imaging. Students will learn the principles and practices of precision metalworking and then apply these skills to the materials used in fiber optics, digital imaging, lasers, and other technological applications.
(Housed in the Applied Technologies Department)

NOTE: Students currently working in the precision machining industry may substitute a TAM/OPT elective for TAM 105, based on work experience and approval of a faculty advisor.
All students enrolled in the program should take the MCC placement exam for advisement prior to registration. It is recommended that students have a minimum of 2 years of high school math or place MTH 104 or higher on the placement exam prior to enrolling in this program. Please seek advisement from the TAM/OPT Coordinator or faculty prior to registration. Call 585-292-3725 for advisement times.